How to Pronounce Petulant

To pronounce "petulant", say PET-ul-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛtjələnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɛtjələnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “petulant”

"petulant" has 3 syllables: pet-ul-ant.

What does petulant mean?

adjective

  1. Childishly irritable

    “Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.”

  2. Forward; pert; insolent; wanton.

Synonyms

brazenflippantimpertinentbad-temperedcrabbygrouchyhuffyill-tempered

Antonyms

easygoing

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Related words

tetchytestyill-naturedpettishpeevishirritablenettlesomefractious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petulant"?▾

"Petulant" has 3 syllables: pet · ul · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "petulant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "petulant" is /ˈpɛtjələnt/.

What does "petulant" mean?▾

Petulant: Childishly irritable

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